BEE Registration for
Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerator

The BEE Registration for Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerators is an important compliance process that ensures relevant refrigerator models meet the required standards for energy performance, testing, and labelling before they are introduced to the Indian market. process comprises product testing, assessment of technical documentation, and submission of the requisite application and supporting documentation.

With the growing demand for high-quality refrigerators with good capacity and energy efficiency in India, Side-by-Side and Multi-Door Refrigerators have become increasingly popular among consumers, as they help store and organise food items conveniently. Such refrigerators, which are essentially larger fridges with separate doors to keep the fresh and frozen sections apart, also come in multi-door variants with extra compartments for items such as fruits and vegetables. Manufacturers/importers of such appliances need to be aware of BEE registration and performance standards under Schedule 31.

Key Highlights of BEE Registration for Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerators

Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerator Testing Requirements for BEE Registration

The Procedure to measure energy consumption and performance of Side-by-Side/Multi Door Refrigerator Testing should be done according to the above-mentioned standard and BEE protocol:

• Daily Energy Consumption (DE): Determined during a 24-hour stabilisation period under ambient test-room conditions to calculate steady-state energy usage.
• Annual Energy Consumption (AEC): Computed as DE * 365/1000 in kWh/year to determine the final star rating.
• Storage Volume/Total Capacity: Computed for gross and storage measurements, as per the annexure in the standard, to calculate the volume ratio.
• Pull-Down Test: This test verifies the appliance's ability to quickly reduce internal compartment temperatures from ambient room conditions to operational levels.

Documents Required for BEE Registration of Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerator

The list of documents required to get Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) registration for a Side-by-Side/Multi-Door refrigerator:

• Manufacturing address and factory license copy
• BIS License with validity date, covering the relevant product scope and listing all models
• Brand registration form and Trade Mark certificate
• MSME certificate (Indian OEMs only)
• ISO 9001 Quality Management certificate
• Authorised signatory letter
• Technical/model details as required by BEE
• Covering letter in prescribed format
• Model registration payment receipt (per model)
• Completed mandatory form and Annexure
• Test report and specimen BEE label

Step-by-Step BEE Registration Process for Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerator

The process for BEE Registration for refrigerators is done in a step-by-step manner and includes Company Registration, NABL Laboratory Testing for Online Model Submission and final Star Label Approval:

• Verify Applicability of the Product: The manufacturer/applicant shall confirm that the product is applicable under the BEE Schedule 31.
• List relevant standards: Test and energy performance evaluations shall be conducted in accordance with relevant standards.
• Product Testing: The model shall be tested to determine its parameters, including side-by-side multi-door refrigerators.
• Get the Test Report: Upon successful completion of the testing process, the applicant will receive the test report from an NABL-certified lab or another authorised lab, as required.
• Preparation of the Application and Relevant Documents: The application document and other relevant documents related to BEE S&L will be prepared by the applicant.
• BEE Application Process: The BEE application shall be submitted through the respective BEE Standards & Labelling registration process, along with other relevant documents and applicable charges.
• Scrutiny and Verification by BEE: The BEE shall undertake scrutiny and verification of the application along with other relevant test documents. Any discrepancies must be resolved before approval.
• BEE Approval and Star Rating: Upon acceptance of the application, BEE shall grant the product approval/registration and assign an energy-efficiency rating. The BEE S&L program rates the products on a 1-to-5-star scale; the higher the star rating, the higher the energy efficiency.

Validity, Renewal & Timeline of BEE Registration for Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerator

The BEE registration process for Testing and approval generally takes 4 to 8 weeks, including roughly 20 to 25 working days for the BEE's review of high Side/Multi Door Refrigerator once the application and test report are submitted.

Renewal of BEE Registration

• When to apply: Apply well ahead of expiry, per BEE's renewal notice 
• Product Testing: Fresh product testing is required whenever product specifications or BEE standards change.
• Re-Registration Application: Complete the re-registration application form and submit it with the test report.
• Fees for Re-Registration: Re-registration fees and other fees.
• Approval of Registration: Re-approval of registration by BEE.

How ERCS Private Limited Helps with BEE Registration for Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerators

ERCS Private Limited provides comprehensive support to manufacturers, importers, and brands in obtaining BEE Registration for Side-by-Side/Multi-Door Refrigerators.

The services that we offer include:

• Product Applicability Assessment: Evaluating the applicability of the BEE requirements to your refrigerator based on its specifications and characteristics.
• Testing Coordination: Our ERCS Consultants help coordinate all testing needs, including energy consumption, volume measurement, pull-down, and operating temperature testing, in accordance with the applicable IS 17550 framework.
• Documentation Help: Assistance with compiling all technical specifications and other documents required for the application.
• BEE Application Help: Assistance with completing and filing the registration/label application and with the overall compliance process.
• Star Rating and Labelling Requirements: Help meet the BEE requirements for the applicable star rating and labelling. The BEE star rating for refrigerators is based on annual energy consumption.